Population needs analysis (2026-2027)

ABUHB are seeking an extension to the contract of an agency consultant for a further 12-month period to enable the continuation of the Population Needs Assessment work programme currently being undertaken. Additional funding has been confirmed to support this work for the 2026 - 2027 financial year. The Health Board engaged an agency consultant via Keystream Group Limited under the CCS RM6277 framework to deliver the required work programme The consultant has been delivering this programme of work between April 2024 to March 2026. Due to the specialist nature of the work and the need to maintain continuity, knowledge retention, and service stability, the Public Health team has requested that the engagement be extended for a further 12 months. Additional funding has now been secured for the 2026–2027 financial year, enabling the continuation of this work. The Health Board therefore wishes to extend the current contract with Keystream Group Limited via the CCS RM6277 framework, retaining the same consultant to ensure continuity of service delivery and successful completion of the programme objectives